92redcivichatch

I just bought a 92' Civic VX 1.5L for $200.00, it has 300,k mi. runs good, no a/c
All I have done to it is 2 new front tires for safety, would anything be advised to do with
helping to get a little more horsepower out of this engine or just save up money for
an engine swap, and how much would an engine swap be? I have a chance to get an exhaust and a new head for this motor, what should I do?

Jncominco2

hey man welcome to PSO
theres plenty of things you can do to it
but i dont know if i would do it to an engine with 300k miles on it
if your going for a swap, prices vary depending on the engine
what type of engine you planning on doin?

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deep_stage_srt4

i would defiantly say don't judge an engine by its mileage. i have seen Dakota's with 318's go for over 300k with out a tick in the engine. the only thing that ever went out was the water pump, twice. a lot depends on the condition of the engine and how it was treated by all the owners who put those miles on the car. i wouldn't suggest running the car too hard with all those miles, until you know its solid and not going to break down. its a 92' model and most likely less then inspirational.....i would save my money until you can get a down payment on something that you want, and then keep that car as your driver.

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oC007o

yea my manager drives about 70 miles to work and back home 5 days a week and cuts grass on the side. He has nearly 500k miles on it. but damn near all highway. He keeps up with maintenance and havent had any problems.

edit: its a 95 ford f150.

86_Notch

N I T R O U S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! get a zex dry kit and your civic will haul ass !!! ( well maybe not but it should at least get you into the 14s ) and no other bolt on will even get you close to that performance

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deep_stage_srt4

what about if he bolted on a nitro burning full blown hemi crate engine?

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86_Notch

he'd have to figure out a way to bolt it in sideways

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deep_stage_srt4

bolt you in sideways.....i thought all engines came like that?

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86_Notch

only the slow ones

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GSRTURBO

whats up welcome to the site

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deep_stage_srt4

....your..the slow one....shuddup richard

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